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Biologists Seek Public's Help for Horseshoe Crab Research

Written by FWC Monday, 16 March 2009 16:49

Biologists Seek Public's Help for Horseshoe Crab Research Biologists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute need help from the public in identifying horseshoe crabs spawning on beaches

Gulf Grouper Fisheries Set to Reopen March 15

Written by FWC Monday, 16 March 2009 12:03

Gulf Grouper Fisheries Set to Reopen March 15 The recreational harvest of red and black grouper in Gulf of Mexico federal waters reopens on March 15 following a one-month closure. The recreational harvest of red and black grouper in Gulf state

FWC Staff Proposes the Country's Strongest Conservation Measures for Freshwater Turtles

Written by FWC Friday, 13 March 2009 05:34

FWC Staff Proposes the Country's Strongest Conservation Measures for Freshwater Turtles After months of reviewing and discussing the issue of freshwater turtle harvest in Florida, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) staff will

North Florida Spotted Seatrout and Gulf Snook Seasons Reopen March 1

Written by FWC Thursday, 26 February 2009 17:22

North Florida Spotted Seatrout and Gulf Snook Seasons Reopen March 1 Recreational harvest seasons for spotted seatrout in North Florida and for Gulf Coast snook reopen on March 1. This means all Florida waters will be open to the sport harvest of

That Bunch of Seaweed on the Beach Teems with Life

Written by FWC Thursday, 26 February 2009 08:50

That Bunch of Seaweed on the Beach Teems with Life When walking the beach this spring break, pause and ponder the virtues of stranded seaweed. Those scattered clumps along the high-tide line actually have a name - beach wrack - and are a pivotal part

Deer Colorblind to Orange, But If You Glow...

Written by FWC Monday, 23 February 2009 16:48

Deer Colorblind to Orange, But If You Glow... Another fall hunting season is winding down, and while the sport continues to be very safe, there have been some accidental shootings that could have been prevented. Not all of those who were involved

FWC Biologists Use Magnets to Keep Nuisance Crocodiles Away

Written by FWC Monday, 23 February 2009 16:37

FWC Biologists Use Magnets to Keep Nuisance Crocodiles Away {sidebar id=3}Magnets usually attract, but the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) want magnets to do just the opposite. FWC biologists are studying if magnets can

Painted Bunting Observer Team Needs Help from Volunteers

Written by FWC Thursday, 19 February 2009 11:46

Painted Bunting Observer Team Needs Help from Volunteers Want to help the painted bunting? The Painted Bunting Observer Team project at the University of North Carolina Wilmington needs your assistance with these brightly colored migratory birds.

Grouper Season Closures Set to Help Species

Written by FWC Saturday, 14 February 2009 12:26

Grouper Season Closures Set to Help Species The recreational harvest season for red and black grouper in Gulf of Mexico federal waters closes Feb. 15 and will reopen on March 15. Federal waters extend beyond nine nautical miles offshore of Florida

FWC Seeks Public Input on Game Farms

Written by FWC Thursday, 12 February 2009 06:48

FWC Seeks Public Input on Game Farms The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking the public to provide input on proposed rule language regarding the establishment and operation of game farms in Florida. {sidebar id=1

FWC Seeks Applications for Boating Grants

Written by FWC Wednesday, 11 February 2009 09:49

FWC Seeks Applications for Boating Grants {sidebar id=1}The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is accepting applications for anticipated grant funds under the Florida Boating Improvement Program. County governments, municipalities

FWC Explores Ways to Improve the Nuisance Wildlife Rule

Written by FWC Thursday, 05 February 2009 03:08

FWC Explores Ways to Improve the Nuisance Wildlife Rule The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will examine and consider changes to the agency’s nuisance wildlife rule, said Executive Director Ken Haddad at the Commission&

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